As West Wales’ biggest road race gets closer, runners are starting to feel the excitement of the long-awaited M&D Care Llanelli Half Marathon. The event, which takes place on Sunday 31st October, will be the first time it has been host to the Welsh Half Marathon Championships. The title’s prestige usually attracts the fastest athletes in Wales, making the event highly competitive in the elite field. As a result, the organisers are expecting some incredible times to be achieved and the possibility of a new course record being set.

As we approach race day, we often find that our nerves start to kick in and sometimes self-doubt will rear its ugly head, so we want to help you put those last-minute jitters to bed by sharing some tip tips with you!

It’s only two weeks until you take part in the M and D Care Llanelli Half Marathon so if you haven’t already begun to, now is the time to start your taper! Some might wonder what’s the right way to taper or if you’re a newbie, you may not know what a taper is at all, so we’ve put together some tips for you!

Headline sponsors M and D Care will be taking on the 13.1 miles in support of the Paul Ridd Foundation

For the first time ever we are excited to be revealing our 5th edition medal and tee shirt for the upcoming M and D Care Llanelli Half marathon.